Found a Colonial whats-it...

[Shayne]

In addition to the 1773 VA Half Penny that I found the other day, I also found this little guy at the same site - definitely colonial. It is either bronze or brass, about 2 1/2 inches tall and very heavy - 25.2 grams. Wish I new who the figure was intended to represent. Oh well, there is the mystery that lures us all to this hobby....

 

[Larry (IL)]

Kinda looks like shakespeare.

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[Shayne]

Based upon my location - 30 Minutes from Jamestown, VA - it could be Christopher Columbus. Below is an internet photo of a bronze Columbus - has a cape and a beard - maybe that's a map that my figure is carrying? The patina on my find has the same characteristic color of bronze. There is also a nice shiny gold colored bald spot on the top of its head. Is there a way to conclusively determine if it is brass or bronze? Perhaps we'll never know...

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

That a super cool find!

 

[jmaryt]

looks like one of the local 'boys"
walkin' home from the inn!..if ya notice,he's leanin' a little
towards sawyers..outrageous find!..just sayin'

(h.h.!)
j.t.

 

[Joe of South Jersey]

It will give you a better idea after cleaned......Curious as to the scroll/map he has in his hand.

 

[banditicey]

DO NOT CLEAN

I dabble with Antiques and know better

It is most certainly Bronze and may have been gilded with 24K Gold

Bring it to an Antique shop and they will possible know what you need to do to maintain it and enhance it without ruining the patina

I believe you could be right about Christopher Columbus but some research about the time it may have been created can help loads

The Antique shop personnel may be able to date it for you

Either way It is AMAZING

Congrats and Good Luck

 

[NebTrac]

Go see if you can find his foot Shayne. Thanks for the pictures and congratulations on the relic and the

 

[scdirtsquid]

That is a really awesome find. I am thinking with it being found in Virginia, could it be John Smith? I found a picture of a statue that looks similar. what do y'all think? HH

 

[Shayne]

John Smith is very possible. I'll drop by one of our local Coin/Civil War/Relic shops this week and see if they can help ID it. If so, I'll be sure to post the news.

 

[scdirtsquid]

Good Luck

 

[Ken in Georgia]

John smith toy Cool

 

[nge]

Looks like "Black Beard" to me, wooden leg and all.......NGE

 

[Fubar]

I agree, does look like Shakespear hold some sort of Scroll type document. Either way a nice find matey.

 

[nge]

Arrrrrrrrr, that's what is known as a "Booty Map" Matey.......NGE